Often the family home is the most valuable asset owned by the parties. The parties are likely to feel a strong emotional connection to the property and dealing with what will happen to the home following a divorce is often one of the most difficult issues to grapple with on a sentimental and practical level. Divorce law […]
Divorce and separation are inherently complex, demanding a clear understanding of legal frameworks and a compassionate approach to individual needs. This is especially true for neurodiverse individuals, who may experience heightened challenges navigating the emotional, social, and procedural complexities involved. Understanding the Concerns of Neurodiverse Clients Neurodiverse individuals often face unique anxieties and concerns during […]
Divorce or separation can have a significant impact on children, and how it affects each child will vary depending on a range of factors. These include their age, personality, and the extent to which the separation will change their everyday life and routines.
When parents of an autistic child separate, there may be additional factors to consider. Autistic children often benefit hugely from a clear routine, and may have increased anxiety around change, both of which can be a challenge when parents are separating.
Today is International Children’s Day, it is a day when the world comes together to celebrate children but also to consider how their welfare can be improved and protected. This focus on welfare is exactly what legal practitioners and Judges up and down the country strive to do every day when making decisions about the arrangements for children. This is, however, often at arm’s length from the children themselves.
This week is Family Mediation week which runs from 27th – 31st January. With all of the different types of mediation available it is important that those considering mediation understand the options for this and what might work best, so what are the different types of mediation? Zoe Rose our Head of Family at Hedges […]
As we approach Family Mediation Week (27-31 January), it is the perfect time to reflect on the importance of mediation in resolving family disputes. Mediation Week is held annually to raise awareness of the virtues of this settlement process, emphasising its role in reducing conflict, fostering communication, and achieving amicable solutions for families in crisis. […]
No fault divorce was introduced in April 2022, and this together with the online portal has made it much easier for people to get divorced without using a solicitor. Where people really need advice and help is when it comes to dividing the finances which is something that is very difficult for people to do […]
Christmas is an exciting time for children filled with fun, food and festivities. However, for parents who are separated, the run up to Christmas can be a difficulttime, particularly if the arrangements for the children have not been agreed. Here are our top tips for separated parents for navigating this period. Five Co-Parenting Tips: 1. […]
Spousal maintenance (also known as spousal support) is a financial arrangement between divorced or separated couples, where one person pays a regular sum of money to the other to help meet their living expenses. Spousal maintenance is usually paid for a fixed period of time often linked to key events like children reaching certain milestones […]
Divorce is a challenging time, particularly when it comes to dividing assets and planning for financial stability post-separation. With pensions and what to do with them being the number one cause for confusion for separating couples. In circumstances where one person is already drawing their pension things can become even more complex. Lets look at […]